Glamorous Night

The Music of Ivor Novello

Simon Mulligan

Ivor Novello (1893–1951) perhaps best known to Americans as a character in Gosford Park, was a songwriter, actor and film star whose music captured an era. The songs on this album, elegantly adapted for solo piano by Simon Mulligan, are a nostalgic tribute to his irresistible romantic style.

“Simon Mulligan is the most abundantly gifted of pianists.”

The Times of London

“A pianist with complete mastery of the instrument.”

Paul Moravec

About the Artist

In addition to his extensive discography and vast repertoire, British pianist Simon Mulligan’s solo work gains praise from critics and audiences alike, and his collaborations include performances and recordings with Yehudi Menuhin, Joshua Bell, Leonard Slatkin and Sting. He has performed all over the world, most notably at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall in London, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, as well as private performances for Her Majesty the Queen and President Barack Obama. His keen interest in film composition led to a long association with composer Michael Kamen, culminating in his performance on the soundtrack to Spielberg’s Band of Brothers. He has led his own jazz quartet since he was thirteen, which has performed in major international festivals. His eclectic work has led to profiles in Downbeat, JazzTimes, BBC Music, Classic fM, and Gramophone magazines, among others. Simon is a recipient of the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music, and his teachers include Alexander Kelly, Murray Perahia, Alfred Brendel and Alexis Weissenberg.

About Steinway & Sons label

The Steinway & Sons music label was founded in 2010 and has produced many phenomenal albums since its inception. Recordings on the Steinway & Sons record label can be purchased through ArkivMusic.com as well as Amazon, iTunes and other fine retailers around the globe. This collaboration under the umbrella of the historic Steinway & Sons is a perfect vessel for producing the finest quality recordings by some of the most talented pianists in the world.